The office of RI Secretary of State Mollis sent this advice for voters to media outlets today:

Because this is Rhode Island's third election this year, voters may be headed to their third different polling place since March. So use the Secretary of State's Voter Information Center confirm the location of your polling place ahead of time. You can also see a sample ballot for your neighborhood including local ballot questions. Review your choices now so you are ready to vote when you get to the poll.

Rhode Island has added 42,000 new voters just since February, Even if you aren't voting for the first time, check the accuracy of your voter registration info now. That will give you time to resolve any discrepancy with your local board of canvassers now rather than at a busy polling place on Election Day.

Turnout will be heaviest from 7-9 a.m. and from 5-7 p.m. Vote during off hours so you can get in and out of the polls quickly. Any eligible voter in line when the doors close at 9 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. And you are allowed to bring a marked sample ballot or other material that will help them in the voting booth.

If your name is not on the voter registration list at your polling place, you are eligible to vote a provisional ballot. Your ballot will be counted if elections officials determine that you are properly registered.

If you missed the October 4 deadline to register to vote, you will not be able to vote for statewide or local races on Election Day. However, you will be able to cast a "same-day" ballot for President and Vice President if you are otherwise eligible to register to vote. In most places, just to go to your community's city or town hall on November 4.

Four cities and towns have set up special locations instead of town hall on Election Day: Coventry Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Road; Little Compton, Wilbur McMann School, 28 Commons; Providence, Dunkin Donuts Center, 1 LaSalle Square; and Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins Jr. Trail. Whether you go to town hall or a special location, local elections officials will be on hand to help. You can register to vote and cast a ballot in the presidential race on the spot. And you will be officially registered in Rhode Island for future elections.

Other resources:
RI Future voter guide

Portsmouth Board of Canvassers -- Town Hall 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Madeleine Pencak, Registrar (401) 683-3157 mpencak@portsmouthri.com